STRESS ANALYSIS OF IMPELLER USING

ANSYS SIMULATION
MODULE
Scope of Work
Based on the finite element analysis software ANSYS Workbench, studied the
Numerical simulation of the centrifugal impeller with the finite element method. The
equivalent stress distribution of the impeller, which caused by the centrifugal load, the
coupling effect of centrifugal load and aerodynamic load, is analysed. Based on the fluid
components transport theory, the distribution of the flow field inside the impeller is analysed,
and discussed the influence of the stress distribution. Design and validation of an
impeller rotating with various RPM such as 1050 RPM, 1250 RPM , 1450
RPM . Post processing shows the stress and deformation results at each node. Which is
analysed to check whether the results are in safe limit or not.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
The problem is based on the 3D model of impeller blade .The FEA analysis technique is
employed to determine the load carrying performance of the impeller.

METHODOLOGY

CREATING MODEL IN CATIA

IMPORTING THE CATIA MODEL INTO ANSYS WORKBENCH

MESHING OF GEOMETRIC MODEL

APPLICATION OF STATIC LOAD AND BOUNDARY CONDITION

STATIC STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

SOLUTION

RESULT VALIDATION

GENERAL SET UP
1. Set up layout

Geometry
The CAD model is imported into the geometry module of the workbench and geometrical
operations are applied such as slicing to get a better mesh.

Mesh Model
The impeller blade model is meshed and hexa mesh is obtained by giving body sizing and
edge sizing.

Boundary Conditions
Using the following boundary conditions static structural analysis is performed.
CASE 1- With 1050 RPM

As per static structural analysis the Rotational velocity is applied to all bodies is 1050 RPM ,
Fixing condition is applied as Remote displacement that is Rotation in X direction is free and
other Degree of freedom is fixed. The other end of the shaft is fixed. This remote
displacement support is applied on the circumference of the one end of the shaft.
Rotational Velocity

Pressure at suction side 9.45 x 10-2 MPa

Pressure outer side 6.66 x 10-2 MPa

 Pressure on top side 0.15 MPa

Remote Displacement

Standard Earth Gravity for self-weight

Results

Total Deformation-

Equivalent Von-Misses Stress

Observation The maximum total deformation of 0.005 mm is within

safe limit and can be considered safe.
The maximum Von Misses stress value of 10.65 MPa is less
than the allowable limit and hence the impeller can be
considered as safe.
Case 2 1250 RPM

For case 2 all the boundary conditions are similar as case 1

except the rotational velocity which is 1250 RPM.
Rotational Velocity- 1250 RPM

Results
Total Deformation

Equivalent Von-Misses Stress

Observation The maximum total deformation of 0.0059 mm is within

safe limit and can be considered safe.
The maximum Von Misses stress value of 13.052 MPa is
less than the allowable limit and hence the impeller can
be considered as safe.

Case 3 1450 RPM

For case 3 all the boundary conditions are similar as case 1
except the rotational velocity which is 1450 RPM.
Rotational Velocity- 1450 RPM

Total Deformation

Equivalent Von-Misses Stress

Observation The maximum total deformation of 0.0069 mm is within

safe limit and can be considered safe.
The maximum Von Misses stress value of 15.864 MPa is
less than the allowable limit and hence the impeller can
be considered as safe.
Conclusion

From the above 3 cases it can be concluded that the impeller

blade is safe under rotational velocity of 1050 RPM, 1250 RPM
and 1450 RPM.